Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
1,901 institutes offer MA Economics. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.
#25

PrivateChandigarh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹63,400–₹13.3L / yr
Chandigarh University is a state private university that was established in 2012 and is approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission), BCI (Bar Council of…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#26

PrivateJagadhri, Haryana
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹42,610–₹87,625 / yr
Maharaja Agrasen College, Jagadhri was established in 1971. Maharaja Agrasen College is a private coeducational institution. Maharaja Agrasen College offers 7…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#27

PrivateGuwahati, Assam
Gauhati University, Guwahati
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹17,950–₹4.2L / yr
Gauhati University was established in 1948 as a public state institution. Gauhati University is comprised of many affiliated colleges, departments, and…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#28NIRF 34

PrivateAligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
- NIRF 2025
- #34
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 59.01
BFA · BA Communicative English Hons
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#29

PrivateSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,490–₹99,640 / yr
Started in the year 1969, the University of Kashmir was part of the University of Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1948, the University of Jammu and Kashmir…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#30

PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹42,500–₹17.5L / yr
MBA · BCA
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#31NIRF 36

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
- NIRF 2025
- #36
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 58.79
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar is a private university which was established in the year 1992. The university has been accredited by…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#32

PrivateNoida, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.7L–₹13.1L / yr
Amity University Noida is a private institution established in the year 2005. Amity University Noida has been approved by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#33

PrivateLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,000–₹2L / yr
MA Economics · M.Sc Information Security
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#34

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
University of Madras, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2,410–₹3.5L / yr
The University of Madras, established on 5th September 1857 following a public petition in 1839 and the formation of a University Board in 1840 under Mr George…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#35
SM
PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹55,500–₹3.6L / yr
Stella Maris College (SMC) Chennai was established in 1947 by the Society of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Stella Maris College is a Catholic minority…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#36

PrivateKottayam, Kerala
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹8,251–₹6.1L / yr
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam was established in 1983 as a government state university. MGU Kottayam comprises of university departments, affiliated…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#37

PrivateKaraikudi, Tamil Nadu
Alagappa University, Karaikudi
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹8,600–₹1.1L / yr
Alagappa University is officially recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Alagappa University is a government-owned State University established…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#38

PrivateKochi, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹28,348–₹4.1L / yr
Sacred Heart College (SH College), Kochi, was founded in 1944 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Sacred Heart College disseminates knowledge even…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#39

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹14,230–₹2.1L / yr
Established in 1982, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore is a coeducational government state university. Bharathiar University is accredited by the National…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#40NIRF 48

PrivatePhagwara, Punjab
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
- NIRF 2025
- #48
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 55.99
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Phagwara is a state-private university established in 2005. The university is approved by regulatory bodies such as the…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#41

PrivatePuducherry, Puducherry
Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Puducherry
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,810 / yr
Kanchi Mamunivar Government Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research Puducherry was established in 1989. KMGIPSR is a government institution spread…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#42

PrivateJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
University of Jammu, Jammu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,060–₹1.8L / yr
MBA · M.Sc Biotechnology
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#43

PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Holy Cross College is one of the most known colleges in Tamil Nadu and was established in the year 1923 by the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanado. Holy Cross…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#44

PrivateThrissur, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹22,410–₹1.5L / yr
St Thomas College Thrissur was established in the year 1889. It is a private institution with a dedicated faculty strength of 175 members. St Thomas College…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#45

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government College for Women Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1864 and is one of the oldest women’s colleges in Kerala. It is a government institution…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#46

PrivateMumbai, Maharashtra
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹36,537–₹15L / yr
Established in 1857, Mumbai University is a government-state university. Mumbai University is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities. Check…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#47

PrivatePune, Maharashtra
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹50,144–₹7.8L / yr
Savitribai Phule Pune University was established in 1949. UNIPUNE is a state government university formed under the Poona University Act. UNIPUNE offers…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#48

PrivateKottayam, Kerala
St Berchmans College, Changanassery
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹39,495–₹1.9L / yr
St Berchmans College Changanassery was established in 1922 with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. It is a private college with a faculty…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)